User’s Guide ver. 1.1 EN

Product specification may change without notice. Due to the difference of Android compatibility, certain applications may not be installed and executed properly. + Copyright Notice

Thank you for purchasing a COWON product. We do our utmost to deliver DIGITAL PRIDE to our customers. This manual contains information on how to use the product and the precautions to take during use. If you familiarize yourself with this manual, you will have a more enjoyable digital experience.

Introduction to website + The address of the product-related website is http://www.COWON.com. + You can download the latest information on our products and the most recent firmware updates from our website. + For first-time users, we provide an FAQ section and a user guide. + Become a member of the website by using the serial number on the back of the product to register the product. You will then be a registered member. + Once you become a registered member, you can use the one-to-one enquiry service to receive online customer advice. You can also receive information on new products and events by e-mail.

COWON Z2 4 + Copyright Notice

General BBE information + COWON is a registered trademark of COWON + BBE Sound, Inc. owns the license to the BBE SYSTEMS, Inc. name and information as applied to this product, in compliance with USP4638258, 5510752 and + COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. owns the copyright to 5736897. this manual, and any unauthorized distribution of its contents, whether in part or in its entirety, is + BBE and the BBE symbol are registered trademarks strictly prohibited. of BBE Sound Inc.

+ COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. complies with laws and regulations related to records, disks, videos and games. Users are also encouraged to comply with the relevant laws and regulations.

+ As soon as you purchase the product, visit the website (http://www.COWON.com), and become a registered member. You will benefit from various member services.

+ This manual is based on product specifications, and various exemplary texts, illustrations, pictures, detailed functions and H/W and S/W specifications contained herein can be altered without any prior notice by the copyright owner.

All rights reserved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. + Contents

Before You Start! 7 Precaution Package Components Names of Parts and Functions Charging / Buttons Connecting and Disconnecting the PC Firmware Upgrade Formatting, Installation and etc.

Basic Use 15 Home Screen Add / Delete Icons in the Home Screen Using Widgets Removing Widgets Basic Menu Connecting an HDMI Cable Recovery Mode

Additional 20 Specifications

Troubleshooting 21

COWON Z2 6 Before You Start! + Precaution

As these precautions are provided for the correct use of + Be sure to use only the USB power adaptor and USB the product as well as user safety, be sure to familiarize cable approved by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. yourself with them. The company will not be held + When connecting to a PC, use only USB ports on the mother responsible for any accident that may occur due to the board or a USB Host card. Using an external USB hub may not failure to heed these precautions. The following information guarantee proper operation (e.g. USB ports on a keyboard or applies commonly to all products manufactured and an external USB hub). produced by COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. + Do not mix directions when connecting USB cables or AC + Do not use this product for other purposes than those adaptors to your player or PC. Connecting USB cables described in this manual. incorrectly may damage your player or PC. Also, do not bend or press connection cables with heavy objects. + Handle the manual, product packaging materials, accessories, etc. with care to prevent cuts and injuries to your body. + Take extra care not to apply external shock or pressure when using products with displays (LCD, AMOLED, or Touch Screen) + For your safety, do not view videos, pictures and texts stored or Hard Disk Drive. Warranty may be voided if damage occurs on your player while driving a vehicle. Operating other features due to the aforementioned circumstances. of the player is also dangerous and may cause fatal accidents while driving. + Do not drop or expose the product to hard impact. This may result in malfunctions and/or unit failure, voiding the warranty. + The wearing of earphones while operating a vehicle, exercising, or walking may impair driving, mask or prevent recognition of + If you smell something burning or feel excessive heat while emergency signals, alarms, announcements, the approach of using the product, press the RESET button to stop operation vehicles and human speech. Doing so may also be unlawful and contact the place of purchase. depending on the region. + If you find any abnormalities with the battery such as swelling, + Listening at high volume (85 dB and above) for an extended press the RESET button immediately to stop the operation and period of time may harm your hearing. contact the place of purchase. + For your protection, use the player in a well lit area where the + Do not expose the player to water or keep it in a damp LCD screen will not cause strain to your eyes. or humid location for an extended period of time. If the + Do not attempt to disassemble the player. Disassembly will player is damaged from moisture as described above, void the warranty and the unit will be permanently disqualified product failure is then classified as a user’s misuse. from any warranty services.

COWON Z2 7 Before You Start! + Precaution

+ Touching the player with wet hands may cause damages + All data stored in the player may become deleted when and malfunctions. the player is serviced. Our Service Center does not backup files while repairing players. Please note that + Using the player in places with high occurrences of static COWON SYSTEMS, Inc. is not responsible for any data electricity may cause malfunctions. loss from products entrusted to us for service. + Keep the player away from magnets and direct magnetic + The price of the product may fluctuate due to fields, as they can cause malfunctions. unexpected commercial conditions. COWON SYSTEMS, + Be sure to disconnect the power supply to the PC and Inc. accepts no liability to compensate for any price USB power adaptor during lightning or thunder storm, fluctuation. to prevent danger to the user and/or the risk of fire + Be careful not to be torn or ruptured by any sharp hazards. materials, such as animals’ teeth. + Maintain the device within the temperatures + When formatting the removable disk, be sure to use only specified below in order to prevent fatal damages the specified file system written in this manual. to your player.Operating temperature : 0°C ~ 40°C Storage temperature : -10°C ~ 50°C + Keep the player in cool and ventilated places, away from direct sunlight as it may cause deformation and damages to internal circuitry or LCD screen. + Do not use detergent or other chemicals on the product surface as it may cause fading. If necessary, wipe the polluted area carefully with a soft cloth. + In case of using this device primarily for a storage device, it is recommended to back up all data before use. COWON SYSTEMS Inc. is not responsible for any data loss due to hardware failure.

COWON Z2 8 Before You Start! + Package Components

Earphones USB Cable

AC Adaptor

COWON Z2 Quick Guide HDMI Cable (Optional)

* Actual package contents may differ from the above images.

COWON Z2 9 Before You Start! + Names of Parts and Functions

Speaker Power / Hold

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Play / Pause Touchscreen REW

Volume Up (+)

Volume Down (−)

Mic

Menu Button

Home Button Return Button USB / Power Adapter Port MicroSD Card Slot Earphone Jack HDMI Port

COWON Z2 10 Before You Start! + Charging + Buttons

1. Power on/off : Press and hold the Power/Hold button 2. Hold on/off : Briefly press the Power/Hold button while the device is turned on - The touchscreen is locked in hold status. - Locking the touchscreen with the hold button can prevent any unwanted operations usually caused by unintentional inputs. 3. Press the Power/Hold button again 2 seconds after - Fully charge the device with the power adapter Z2 enters Hold mode to begin Sleep mode. before using it for the first time or if it has not been - In Music, Radio menu: Display off used for a long time. - In other menus: Sleep mode * It is generally recommended for Android device - Z2 may not be automatically turned on despite users to use sleep mode to boot faster, and the being plugged into the power adapter if the battery consumption can also be minimized in battery has been completely discharged. If that sleep mode. is the case, press the Power/Hold button for longer than 5 seconds to turn on the device. Smart RESET - Battery power may be used if Z2 is plugged into Press and hold the Power/Hold button for at least a USB hub or if another device is consuming 5 seconds to reset if there is an error in operation too much power. Always use the genuine power or if Z2 is not responding. adapter to charge Z2.

COWON Z2 11 Before You Start! + Connecting and Disconnecting the PC + Firmware Upgrade

1. Connect Z2 to a PC with USB cable. Firmware is the software that is embedded within the 2. Tap ‘Turn on USB storage’ to allow your computer hardware. Upgrading it can enhance system stability to recognize Z2 as a portable disk. and provide additional features. 3. Copy the multimedia files from your computer to Z2. Please be advised that Beta (unofficial) firmware versions may cause system malfunction. 4. After completing it, click the icon on the system tray. - Fully charge Z2 before proceeding with any 5. When the following pop-up message shows up, firmware upgrade. conduct ‘safely remove the hardware’ process by clicking it. - Do not turn the player off before the firmware update has been completed. It may damage the

product, and will void any warranty. 6. Tap ‘Turn off USB storage’ to disconnect Z2 from - Back up any important data before the firmware your computer. upgrade as any data stored on the device may be deleted during the process. COWON accepts no liability for any loss of data. - Always tap ‘Turn off USB storage’ before disconnecting the device. - Make sure the flash memory has enough free space to maintain the proper system operation.

COWON Z2 12 Before You Start! + Firmware Upgrade + Formatting, Installation and etc.

How to upgrade the firmware NAND Memory Formatting ▶ 1. Download the latest firmware from the SUPPORT Internal memory can be formatted from settings ▶ ▶ section of the website (http://www.COWON.com). SD Card & Z2 storage Unmount internal memory Format internal memory 2. Use the USB cable to connect COWON Z2 to the PC. It is recommended to format an internal memory from 3. Copy it to the root folder of COWON Z2. the device to keep the device in good working order. 4. After copying files to Z2, tap Turn off USB storage Be sure to back up all the data on the device since all to disconnect the device. Connect Z2 to the power the files are to be deleted after formatting. adapter and go to Settings ▶ About Z2 ▶ System updates. Locate the files on the storage device to Media Scanning proceed with the update. Copy media files to Z2 and disable the USB connection 5. Upon finishing firmware upgrade, verify the to begin media scanning. During media scanning the installed firmware version from Settings ▶ About device response can slow down, and depending on the Z2 ▶ Firmware version. types & capacities of the data it can maximally take dozens of minutes. * Firmware upgrade can also be conducted through MicroSD cards by copying firmware files to the root How to install applications folder of MicroSD and inserting the MicroSD card into COWON Z2. Connect COWON Z2 to the PC and copy APK files to the APK folder of Z2. After disconnecting the USB cable, check the pop-up asking whether to Install or not and touch ‘Install’.

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Before You Start! + Formatting, Installation and etc.

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02 Smart Reset Smart Reset 리셋 필요 시 전원 버튼을 5초 이상 눌러주세요. 리셋 필요 시 전원 버튼을 5초 이상 눌러주세요.

Press power button for 5 seconds or more. Press power button for 5 seconds or more.

Smart Reset Smart Reset 리셋 필요 시 전원 버튼을 5초 이상 눌러주세요. 리셋 필요 시 전원 버튼을 5초 이상 눌러주세요.

Press power button for 5 seconds or more. Press power button for 5 seconds or more. COWON Z2 14

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Smart Reset Smart Reset 리셋 필요 시 전원 버튼을 5초 이상 눌러주세요. 리셋 필요 시 전원 버튼을 5초 이상 눌러주세요.

Press power button for 5 seconds or more. Press power button for 5 seconds or more. Basic Use + Home Screen + Add & Delete Icons on Home Screen

Turn on the device and swipe the slide bar to the right, the home screen will show up. Slide  

Drag the home screen to switch between Touch screens, and touch or Applications & widgets can be added to the home screen with a slide ‘slide to APPS’ to pop-up menu that shows up by long-press on the blank part of show the applications the home screen. Also, icons located at APPS can be added to list. the home screen by long-press on an icon.

 Touch Touch  Drag

Added icons can be deleted from the home screen by long-press on the icon and drag it to the trash. * Deleting shortcut icons doesn’t result in deleting applications in the application list. COWON Z2 15 Basic Use + Using Widgets

Widgets allow you to conveniently place Z2 features and functions directly on your Home screen.

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Tap the Widget menu on the Home screen and choose the mini application you would like to add to your current home screen. COWON Z2 16 Basic Use + Removing Widgets

 

Touch Drag

Press and hold a widget icon and drag it to the Recycle Bin to remove it from the Home screen.

COWON Z2 17 Basic Use + Basic Menu + Connecting an HDMI Cable * HDMI cables may be purchased separately.

Music Enjoy a variety of music formats. The COWON Z2 supports high-resolution HDMI output. Videos Watch various video files up to 1080p Full HD.

Enjoy pictures and sort out favorite pictures 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to Z2's HDMI Pictures by albums. port and the other end to the TV.

Internet Access internet browser and search webs. 2. Set the TV's input mode to HDMI. 3. Go to Z2 Settings ▶ Display ▶ Output Settings, Calculator Calculate numbers using the calculator. and click HDMI output. 4. Verify that both audio and video are outputting Radio Listen to FM Radio. normally.

Mic Record using Mic. Recorder

Comix Enjoy comics & cartoons on the web.

Documents Set & read documents at your preference. COWON Z2 TV Paint Draw simple memos and paints.

Settings Change settings at user’s convenience.

You can view YouTube clips in the resolution JetVD of your choice in real-time. COWON Z2 18 Basic Use + Recovery Mode

When Z2 shows following severe symptoms, up on the screen. use its recovery mode to restore the device. Use the Volume (+/−) buttons to select the menu - When it fails to conduct system updates. and run the selected menu by pressing the Play / - When it needs to reinstall a current firmware on the Pause button. device to solve system errors. * Recovery Mode can be used to recover the firmware if Z2 ceases to function properly. If an error occurs while using this device, press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds to reset Finish ‘recovery mode’ and reboots 1 reboot system now the device. the device. apply sdcard:update. Start updating with ‘/sdcard/sd/ 2 How to use recovery mode zip update.zip’ on the SD card. Start updating with ‘/sdcard/ 3 apply nand:update.zip 1. Turn on the device while update.zip’ on the NAND. pressing the Play / Pause When using ‘OTA package’, back button. up update.zip file to the internal re-install current 4 storage after completing updates. version 2. Press and hold the Play/ This menu starts updating by using Pause button to enter a previously backed-up file. Recovery Mode, as shown * If there’s no file while starting the menu number 2, 3, 4, error in the figure to the right. messages will show up and will not start installation. 3. From the step number 2, 4. The device will automatically reboot after press the home button the firmware updates described in step 3 are and check whether the complete. After rebooting, you may begin using following 4 menus show the updated firmware. COWON Z2 19 Additional + Specifications

1GHz ARM CORTEX-A8 CPU + 800MHz 1080p Full HD VPU + 320MHz File Format AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MPG, DAT, TS, TP, TRP, 3GP CPU Mali 3D GPU Video Codec Xvid, H.264, WMV 9/8/7, MPEG1 *** RAM 512MB Video Resolution Max 1920x1080 *** Display AMOLED 3.7 Inch (800x480), Capacitive Touchscreen Video Audio Codec MPEG1 Layer 1/2/3, WMA, OGG Vorbis, PCM, FLAC *** Capacity 8GB/16GB/32GB (Flash Memory, NTFS File System) * Color Subtitle SMI, SMIL, SRT, SUB (Text Form) Size & Weight 62.8mm (W) × 116.5mm (H) × 11.8mm (T) / 116g Multi Audio Playback multiple audio tracks

Buttons Home, Menu, Back, Power / Hold, Play / Pause, FF, REW, Vol +, Vol - Playback Speed 50% - 200% pitch correction AV Out HDMI Color Black / White Photo Viewer JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery Document Viewer TXT supported (No file size limit) Power Playback Time Music: Max 22 hours / Video: Max 8.5 hours ** FM Radio Frequency Range 87.5~108 MHz (KR, US, EU), 76~90 MHz (JP) Battery charging AC Adapter: 3 Hours Recording Mic / FM Radio OS Android Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, A2DP / AVRCP / OPP **** ETC Built-in Speaker, Mic, MicroSD Card Slot, G-Sensor Wireless LAN Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n *****

Frequency Range 20Hz~20,000Hz CPU Pentium III 500Mhz or higher System OS Windows7 / Vista / XP / 2000 : All functions supported Max Output Left 29mW + Right 29mW (With 16Ω Earphones) Requirements USB Port USB 2.0 High Speed recommended S/N Ratio 95dB * The storage capacity may differ from the actual capacity due to the space used to File Format MP3/2/1, WMA, OGG, WAV, ASF, FLAC, APE, M4A store system files. MPEG1 Layer 1/2/3, WMA, OGG Vorbis, PCM, FLAC, Only FAT32 File System is supported for MicroSD Cards. Audio Codec Monkey’s Audio *** ** Note: Playback time was measured under strict testing conditions and with Wi-Fi Audio and Bluetooth features turned off. The playback time listed above may differ from Lyrics LDB actual playback time. Playback Speed 50% - 200% pitch correction *** Max resolutions may vary depending on codecs, and even with the same codec, the max resolutions can be different according to encoding options. 48 Presets (44 Presets + 4 User Presets) **** FM radio does not support Bluetooth. Uncertified Bluetooth headsets, receivers, etc. EQ 5 Band Equalizer (EQ Filter) may not be compatible with the product. ***** This function can be used in the areas where Wi-Fi routers enable wireless internet JetEffect 5 BBE, Mach3Bass, 3D Surround, BBE+ access. MP Enhance

Special Effect Stereo Enhance, Reverb (9 Modes)

COWON Z2 20 + Troubleshooting

+ I am still confused even after reading the + I can’t hear any sound. manual. Check if the volume is set to “0”. Check if there are any COWON website (www.COWON.com) provides support files available in the player. If there is no file in the player, for users of COWON products with FAQ (Frequently you will not hear any sound. Please note that corrupted Asked Questions). files will result in a noise or discontinued playback. Make Users are strongly encouraged to check out the website sure the earphones are connected properly. Impurities in for further information regarding product usages and the earphone jack can cause a noise. firmware upgrades. For individual inquiries, please contact us on-line as we will try to help you as best as + I can't see a file saved on the device. we can. Ensure that the format of the file is supported by the device. Non-supported file formats do not appear in + The player does not turn on. their respective modes. On the rare occasion that a file Check if the battery is recharged or the device is has been missed during automatic scanning or due to connected to a power source. If the battery is fully a database problem, go to Settings ▶ Privacy ▶ Start discharged, use a genuine adapter to recharge the media scan/Media database update to manually scan battery before turning on the device. If the device does for the file. not respond, simultaneously press and hold the Power/ Hold button for approximately 5 seconds to force the + I can't play video files. device to reset. Ensure that the format of the file is supported by Z2 (e.g., codec/resolution/option). If you're unsure whether + The touch pad and buttons do not work the file format is supported, we recommend using a properly. file conversion program (e.g.:JetAudio) to convert it The device will not respond while the Touchpad Hold before use. option is turned on. Press the Power/Hold button briefly to deactivate Hold mode.

COWON Z2 21 + Troubleshooting

+ FM Radio does not work. + Memory capacity of the player is different or The product’s earphones work as the FM Radio antenna. smaller than specified. Straightening the earphone cable will result in better The memory capacity indicated by Windows may radio reception. FM Radio reception may be poor at be different from that indicated by the memory locations where FM Radio transmissions are shielded. manufacturer. The actual capacity will be reduced from If FM Radio does not work where reception should be the original size because some space of the memory possible, please contact our service center. should be used as the system area for normal operation.

+ There is too much noise in my recordings. + The player does not play properly when The product uses ultra-small internal microphone, so memory is full. it may be more susceptible to noise during recordings. For the player to function properly, it requires at least The microphone should not be covered with anything 5 MB of space for saving settings and other system files. during recording.

+ Computer cannot recognize the player when connected. If you cannot turn on the device or the device is not recognized by the PC after connecting the device, unplug the device from the PC and reset it by simultaneously holding the Power button for approximately 5 seconds. If the connection is unstable and the device is repeatedly disconnected, plug the device into a USB port connected directly to the motherboard of the PC. If the PC does not recognize COWON Z2 because the device is out of battery power, either recharge the device or connect it to a power source before reconnecting to the PC. COWON Z2 22 + FCC Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Caution the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection to operate the equipment. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in FCC Compliance Information: accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. interference to radio communications. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: However, there is no guarantee that interference will not (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and occur in a particular installation. (2) this device must accept any interference received, If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio including interference that may cause undesired operation. or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to IMPORTANT NOTE: correct the interference by one of the following measures: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure - Increase the separation between the equipment and limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This receiver. equipment should be installed and operated with a - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator from that to which the receiver is connected. and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician transmitter. for help.

COWON Z2 23 + Battery Replacement + Product Disposal

The rechargeable batteries have limited number of COWON products contain built-in rechargeable charge cycles, and it will require a replacement as batteries, and must be separately disposed from capacity to hold power will eventually diminish. household waste. The rechargeable batteries in COWON products should Disposing the products with regular waste may cause be replaced only by official COWON service centers. pollution to the environment due to the waste batteries Please contact [email protected] for more inside. Contact your local authorities for specified information on official COWON service centers. locations / guidance of E-waste and waste batteries, and dispose them in compliance with local regulation / guidance.

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